SPEAR provides regulated investigative services under active licensure in Virginia and Maryland. All investigative reports are human curated, compliant with applicable federal laws, and designed to support defensible decision-making.
Service offerings include criminal history checks, identity verification, housing and employment screening, fraud and financial reviews, firearm vetting, social media and digital exposure analysis, background review-OSINT and full scope background reviews.
Yes. All reports are conducted under active PI licensure and meet Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) standards for accuracy and defensibility.
Every SPEAR report is human‑curated by licensed investigators, ensuring context, accuracy, and defensibility beyond automated scans.
Delivery & Turnaround
Standard delivery is 2–3 business days. Rush delivery (1–2 business days) and Critical delivery (<24 hours, scope dependent) are available for most services.
No. Social Media & FullScope Reviews are available only under Standard delivery due to their complexity.
Pricing & Subscriptions
Pricing varies by service (e.g., Criminal History $75, Identity Verification $50, Employment Screening $150, Fraud Investigations starting at $225). Each service page lists exact pricing.
Yes. Subscriptions offer bundled reports at discounted rates, with savings ranging from 20% (Basic) to 55% (Annual Premium).
No, unused reports expire at the end of the billing cycle unless otherwise specified in writing.
Compliance & Privacy
SPEAR uses encrypted intake, secure storage, and restricted access protocols. Client data is never sold or disclosed outside investigative requirements.
Yes. Reports are prepared under PI licensure, meet FCRA standards, and include SPEAR’s proprietary Risk Assessment for clarity and defensibility.
Intake & Process
Contact us through the secure intake form or by phone/email. A licensed investigator will guide you through the process.
● If the investigation is on yourself: Only your identifying details (name, date of birth, social security number, address).
● If the investigation is on someone else: That person’s contact information is required so SPEAR can send them an authorization form. No investigation proceeds without signed consent.
Firearm Vetting
No. NICS checks are conducted by licensed firearm dealers (FFLs). SPEAR provides supplemental vetting — identity verification, fraud detection, residency checks, and reputational risk analysis — to reduce liability and strengthen compliance.
Still Have Questions?
If your question isn’t answered here, contact SPEAR today.
Our licensed investigators are ready to provide clarity, compliance, and defensible insight for your housing, hiring, financial, and institutional decisions.
